Friday, April 25, 2014

Billionaire-entrepreneur and founder of Sprott Asset Management, CEO Eric Sprott says the official economic numbers are bogus; most people realize they are paying more for life's necessities than reported. Even after spending trillions of taxpayer dollars, the Fed has accomplished little other than put the US further into debtor's prison. Last week, the EU put savings accounts with over 100,000 Euros at risk of confiscation - Eric Sprott says that investors across the pond should be bracing for something similar, unless of course savings are held in physical bullion, coins and bars. But tarry not, according to his research physical demand for gold exceeds global mining output; one nation (China) is consuming all of the gold produced in the entire Western world. Bank trading desks combine their financial clout with the leverage facilitated by paper contracts to manipulate the precious metals markets with impunity. He shares a recent headline story of a homeowner who found a container of gold coins in the backyard worth $30,000 when buried, now worth $10 million, illustrating the safe haven qualities of the yellow metal.

Excellon Resources (tickers: EXN & EXLLF) is a unique mining company that recently earned top scores at Tickerscores.com rating service. Goldseek President, Peter Spina visited the firm; to say that he was impressed is an understatement. Precious metals virtually flow from the ore at the La Platosa mine, which is the highest-grade silver producer in Mexico, a country known for its silver production. In addition, it is one of the lowest-cost operations, nationwide. Top institutional investors such as Sprott Asset Management own a sizable position in Excellon shares, giving investors the peace of mind of knowing that the smart money has faith in corporate management and future prospects.

Friday, April 18, 2014

The head of Euro Pacific Capital and Euro Pacific Gold Fund (EPGFX) says that our officials want us to believe that inflation is essential for economic welfare. Not so says Peter Schiff, falling prices lead to improved living standards; low price levels were instrumental to the American economic success story of the last two centuries. The short sellers and ETFs are caught on the wrong side of the trade, selling gold they don't own, which they must buy back at higher prices; but with Asian nations accumulating the metals at a record clip and at discounted prices, he asks: "Where will they find the bullion?" Gold will reach parity with the Dow, probably between $5,000-$10,000, but the mining sector represents the best opportunity, with solid P/E valuations, especially as the gold and silver recovery gains momentum. The Fed will continue to print currency and eventually confidence will flail, sending a tidal wave of funds into the precious metals sector.

Retirement Specialist and MillersMoney.com Editor, Dennis Miller insists that gold investors take steps to fund their retirement by adding the other safe haven investment to their portfolios: bonds. He highlights two bond funds, including one high yield fund to improve diversification of assets, the hallmark of investing success. The Fed has run out of QE bullets; eventually a 1929 or 2008 like crisis will unfold, making gold, silver and bonds essential life preservers for every profitable portfolio.

Saturday, April 12, 2014

James Turk, from GoldMoney.com, co-author of the bestseller:The Money Bubble, returns to the show with an update on gold backwardation. Gold has been back-dated in 90 days out of the past 180 days, an unprecedented event. The last two times something similar occurred (2000 & 2009, approximately), marked the beginning of the most powerful bull runs for gold and silver in decades. The 2008 credit crisis was just the opening salvo, banks are still insolvent, debt continues to pile up; the end result will eclipse the last financial bubble in size and breadth, making real money, gold and silver, necessary components of every investment portfolio.

Best-selling author and head of Leeb's Market Forecast, Dr. Leeb says that once the EU follows in the Fed's footsteps, applying its own version of QE economic-stimulus, the commodities market and the precious metals sector could benefit as investors seek a safe haven to protect their purchasing power. Silver may be down, but not out; the world's shiniest metal will have its day in the sun for a variety of reasons and when it does, it will shine brightly. Investors should diligently observe the escalating tensions in the Middle East, if the balance of power tips abruptly, the event could cause a sea change in the US Dollar's reserve currency status, in turn boosting the prices of crude oil and commodities.

Wall Street Wizard, Peter Grandich says QE stimulus arguably saved the banking system from collapse, but it may not provide the long-term economic growth expected by Fed officials. Nevertheless, the Fed was forced to shoulder the stimulus burden typically shared by Congress via fiscal policy. The result may be a lost generation, with living standards significantly lower than those enjoyed by our parents, culminating with an even deeper financial crisis. After the current consolidation passes, Peter expects gold to ascend to $1,400 later this spring. Food shortages and rationing are occurring in Venezuela, which could erupt in every country, even the US - the host suggests stockpiling discounted, large-sized canned goods with a 25 year shelf-life: $31 Starter Kit, (we have one in our household).